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Combat Readiness Medal & Ribbon
Established on March 9, 1964, the Combat Readiness Medal honors members of the United States Air Force who demonstrate continued noteworthy preparedness for direct weapon-system employment for a minimum agglomerated term of two years without any gaps in excess of 120 days. read more »
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Cold War Medal Medal & Ribbon
In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces members as well as eligible civilians who contributed honorably to the Cold War effort between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. Those who received the Cold War Recognition Certificate may wish to accompany it with a medal and ribbon, though as an independently created award it is not eligible for wear on military uniforms. read more »
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Bronze Star Medal & Ribbon
Established on February 4, 1944, the Bronze Star Medal (more commonly known simply as the Bronze Star) honors members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces who demonstrate exceptional or heroic achievement so as to set themselves apart from their peers, though to a lesser degree that what would warrant a Silver Star or the Legion of Merit. read more »
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Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal – WWII Medal & Ribbon
Established on November 6, 1942, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal honors United States Military personnel who carried out service during World War II in the Pacific Theater between the years of 1941 and 1945. Initially awarded as a service ribbon, the medal version was approved in 1947 with General Douglas MacArthur as its first recipient. read more »
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Armed Forces Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on January 11, 1996, the Armed Forces Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who have carried out service in operations or other activities deemed significant by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Awardees must not have faced imminent danger or hostile enemy encounters during this service. Eligible operations may fall under the umbrella of peacekeeping activity, humanitarian activity, or activity supporting the United Nations or NATO. read more »
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal – Air Force Version Medal & Ribbon
Established in 1950, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal honors Armed Forces Reserve personnel who honorably carry out 10 years of service. read more »
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal & Ribbon
Established on December 4, 1961, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who have confronted armed enemy forces or otherwise faced danger from hostile parties while carrying out service in or related to a U.S. military operation. read more »
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American Defense Medal – WWII Medal & Ribbon
Established on June 28, 1941, the American Defense Medal honors all personnel who carried out active duty of a term of one year or longer between the dates of September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941. read more »
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American Campaign Medal – WWII Medal & Ribbon
Established on November 6, 1942, the American Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps who carried out service in designated areas during and following World War II, between the dates of December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946. read more »
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Airman’s Medal for Heroism Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 6, 1960, the Airman’s Medal may be presented to members of the United States Armed forces or foreign allies who perform a heroic act or risk their lives while carrying out service on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, typically in a non-combat capacity. read more »
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Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal & Ribbon
Initially established as a ribbon bar in 1964, the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal took on its current medal form on May 1, 1973. It honors Reserve or National Guard personnel who complete three uninterrupted years of exemplary service without disciplinary action. Prior to July 1, 1972, the required term is four years. read more »
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Air Medal Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 11, 1942, the Air Medal honors individuals for heroic acts or otherwise exceptional achievement while carrying out flight or aerial combat operations. It may be awarded either to US or foreign military or civilian personnel and is only awarded during wartime operations. Eligible operations are determined at the discretion of MAJCOMs. read more »
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Air Force Good Conduct Medal & Ribbon
Created in 1963, the Air Force version of the Good Conduct Medal may be presented to any active member of the United States Air Force who demonstrates three uninterrupted years of honorable behavior in service. Infractions or any disciplinary action cause the three-year clock to start over. In wartime, one year of such behavior may be sufficient for the award. There is a Good Conduct Medal for the Navy (established in 1869), the Marine Corps (1896), the Coast Guard (1923), the Army (1941), and the Air Force (1963). read more »
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal & Ribbon
The United States Congress established the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal on July 6, 1960 to recognize U.S. Air Force personnel who perform service of an exceptional nature on behalf of the government in the execution of a significant operation. It is typically reserved for senior Air Force officers. read more »
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Air Force Cross Medal & Ribbon
The United States Congress established the Air Force Cross in 1964; it is the second highest military honor that United States Air Force personnel may receive and is granted for exceptional feats of heroism in combat that do not qualify for the higher-ranking Medal of Honor. The Air Force Cross is equivalent in rank and criteria to the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Coast Guard Cross. read more »
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Air Force Commendation Medal & Ribbon
Established on March 28, 1958, the Air Force Commendation Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who distinguish themselves through notable service to the Air Force. Eligible acts are generally of a lesser degree than those that would qualify for the Airman’s Medal. read more »
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Air Force Combat Action Medal & Ribbon
The Air Force Combat Action Medal was established on March 15, 2007 to recognize members of the United States Air Force for active participation in air or ground combat. In order to be eligible, personnel must have experienced direct enemy fire in an unsecured location or directly engaged enemy forces with fire. The Air Force Combat Action Medal may be granted to foreign soldiers or members of other US military branches carrying out service in an Air Force unit. read more »
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Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal & Ribbon
The Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal was created in 1988 with the intent to honor Air Force personnel who are not eligible to receive the Air Medal. read more »
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Air Force Achievement Medal & Ribbon
The Air Force Achievement Medal is the U.S. Air Force-specific version of the Achievement Medal. The award category was established in order to offer recognition to junior officers and other personnel who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Meritorious Service Medal or the Commendation Medal; the Air Force version was authorized in 1980 by the Secretary of the Air Force. read more »